Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss and sleep apnea due to his withdrawal of these claims. The appeal for service connection for spinal stenosis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases of increased ratings for sleep apnea, Addison's disease, and migraines due to lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her service connection claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD has been granted. She is now entitled to these claims.,Service connection for a back disability, hypertension, migraine headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, heart condition, bilateral hearing loss, recurrent tinnitus, left foot condition, and right foot condition are all denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot bone spurs, sleep impairment to include sleep apnea, and hypertension. The decision found no current diagnoses or in-service events that would support these claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for retinitis pigmentosa and irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran will need to provide medical records, undergo examinations, and possibly submit additional opinions.

The Board has decided that it cannot make a fully-informed decision on the issue of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the service-connected asthma because the August 2014 VA examiner did not address whether the Veteran's asthma aggravates his sleep apnea. The case is being remanded for an addendum medical opinion from the same or another appropriate expert.

The Board has denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of sleep apnea symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and incomplete VA examination, particularly regarding the Veteran's mental health conditions and their relationship to her service-connected eating disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for kidney disability and OSA as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diabetes and his current conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bursitis was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. The claim for increased evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea was also denied, with a current rating of 50%. The issue of service connection for foot disorder (bilateral pes planus) remains pending and will be remanded.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is currently rated at 50%, but the evidence does not show that it meets or more nearly approximates criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, right ear hearing loss disability, tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and skin condition to the lips (claimed as dry mouth), all secondary to existing service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's asthma with COPD is rated at 100%.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss and therefore denied service connection for this condition. The issues of service connection for right ankle sprain, PTSD, and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's OSA is attributable to his active service, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for OSA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is likely related to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to address the etiology of her musculoskeletal pain, cervical spine disability, respiratory conditions, sleep disorder, and gastrointestinal disorders. The issues are currently on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a link to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's ability to perform sedentary work in light of his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran needs a vocational assessment from a Veterans Health Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, consideration of new evidence, and clarification of etiological opinions.